The Arizona Coyotes have placed forward Alex Galchenyuk on unconditional waivers for the purposes of terminating his contract, just 12 days after signing him as a free agent.
An NHL source told ESPN that the Coyotes discovered an “off-ice situation” impacting Galchenyuk that was previously unknown to the team. The NHLPA said it is reviewing the decision on the behalf of Galchenyuk, who will become an unrestricted free agent again.
A Scottsdale Police Department spokesperson told The Associated Press on Thursday that Galchenyuk was arrested Sunday on charges of private property hit and run, disorderly conduct, failure to obey, resisting arrest and threatening or intimidating. The spokesperson said the hit and run was only property damage and no injuries occurred.
Galchenyuk was booked into the Scottsdale city jail on misdemeanor charges and released the next day on his own recognizance. READ MORE
